Understanding Natural Gas in Alberta:
Prices, Rates & Administration Fees

Guaranteed, regulated, variable ... the jargon associated with natural gas rates can be confusing. There are a variety of rate options available in Alberta's natural gas market today. It is important to understand the details and benefits of each to truly find a rate that is right for you. Start building your energy plan now.

Still not sure? No problem, our friendly Customer Care Team will be happy to help you. Give us a call at (780) 900-8813.

Understanding Natural Gas in Alberta: Prices, Rates & Administration Fees

Guaranteed, regulated, variable ... the jargon associated with natural gas rates can be confusing. There are a variety of rate options available in Alberta's electricity market today. It is important to understand the details and benefits of each to truly find a rate that is right for you. Start building your energy plan now.

Still not sure? No problem, our friendly Customer Care Team will be happy to help you. Give us a call at (780) 900-8813.

MORE ABOUT BUYING NATURAL GAS

Regulated vs. deregulated charges

Alberta Utility Source saves you money on energy and administration charges

Did you know that some of the charges you see on your utility bills are regulated by the provincial government and others are deregulated?

Regulated charges are beyond the control of energy marketers such as Alberta Utility Source and will be the same regardless of your natural gas provider.

Market participants like Alberta Utility Source have control over the deregulated charges. That's where we can often save you money compared to other retailers/energy marketers.

RRO: The default option of many Albertans

If you haven’t shopped around for the best price for your natural gas, you most likely have the defaulted Regulated Rate Option (RRO). The RRO is approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and is a variable rate that changes every month.

Many of Alberta consumers receive natural through RRO providers such as ENMAX, EPCOR, ATCO or Direct Energy. With the RRO, you cannot be refused energy for reasons such as poor credit, but the RRO is not necessarily your cheapest option for natural gas.

MORE ABOUT BUYING NATURAL GAS

Regulated vs. deregulated charges

Alberta Utility Source saves you money on energy and administration charges

Did you know that some of the charges you see on your utility bills are regulated by the provincial government and others are deregulated?

Regulated charges are beyond the control of energy marketers such as Alberta Utility Source and will be the same regardless of your electricity provider.

Market participants like Alberta Utility Source have control over the deregulated charges. That's where we can often save you money compared to other retailers/energy marketers.

RRO: The default option of many Albertans

If you haven’t shopped around for the best price for your electricity, you most likely have the defaulted Regulated Rate Option (RRO). The RRO is approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and is a variable rate that changes every month.

Many of Alberta consumers receive electricity through RRO providers such as ENMAX, EPCOR, ATCO or Direct Energy. With the RRO, you cannot be refused energy for reasons such as poor credit, but the RRO is not necessarily your cheapest option for electricity.

More About Buying Natural Gas

Regulated vs. deregulated charges

Alberta Utility Source saves you money on energy and administration charges

Did you know that some of the charges you see on your utility bills are regulated by the provincial government and others are deregulated?

Regulated charges are beyond the control of energy marketers such as Alberta Utility Source and will be the same regardless of your electricity provider.

Market participants like Alberta Utility Source have control over the deregulated charges. That's where we can often save you money compared to other retailers/energy marketers.

RRO: The default option of many Albertans

If you haven’t shopped around for the best price for your electricity, you most likely have the defaulted Regulated Rate Option (RRO). The RRO is approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and is a variable rate that changes every month.

Many of Alberta consumers receive electricity through RRO providers such as ENMAX, EPCOR, ATCO or Direct Energy. With the RRO, you cannot be refused energy for reasons such as poor credit, but the RRO is not necessarily your cheapest option for electricity.

GUARANTEED & VARIABLE RATE PLANS

GUARANTEED & VARIABLE RATE PLANS

Guaranteed (Price Protected) Rate Plans

Variable (Floating) Rate Plans

Do you want certainty about your natural gas bill for monthly budgeting?
Are you ok if your monthly bill fluctuates?

Sign-up for a price per gigajoule (GJ) that's guaranteed throughout the term of your agreement.
You will be charged the ever-changing wholesale price plus transaction fee.
You'll pay market price, which means you benefit from price drops, but you have to be prepared to weather price spikes. Remember, it's free to switch to one of our fixed price protection rates at any time.
You'll pay market price, which means you benefit from price drops, but you have to be prepared to weather price spikes. Remember, it's free to switch to one of our fixed price protection rates at any time.
BUILD YOUR PLAN
BUILD YOUR PLAN

Guaranteed (Price Protected) Rate Plans

Do you want certainty about your natural gas bill for monthly budgeting?
Sign-up for a price per gigajoule (GJ) that's guaranteed throughout the term of your agreement.
You'll pay market price, which means you benefit from price drops, but you have to be prepared to weather price spikes. Remember, it's free to switch to one of our fixed price protection rates at any time.
BUILD YOUR PLAN

Variable (Floating) Rate Plans

Are you ok if your monthly bill fluctuates?

You will be charged the ever-changing wholesale price plus transaction fee.
You'll pay market price, which means you benefit from price drops, but you have to be prepared to weather price spikes. Remember, it's free to switch to one of our fixed price protection rates at any time.
BUILD YOUR PLAN

Administration Fees

$8.50 per site (monthly fixed rate)

When invoicing our customers, a natural gas transaction fee is added to the monthly flow-through price.

Administration Fees

$5.65 per site (monthly fixed rate)

When invoicing our customers, a natural gas transaction fee is added to the monthly flow-through price.

You asked for it. We listened.

You asked for it. We listened.

When we started delivering energy directly to consumers, we did it because we knew you deserved a provider that was local, that listened and that helped you save money. Natural gas wasn't in our plan - until you asked to be able to get all your energy from one company. Now we make it as simple for you to get gas as we do electricity or green energy. You asked. We listened. That's the way we do business.

Just add gas

Want to make managing your utilities simpler? Choosing one energy marketer for your gas and electricity is a way to do just that.

Bundling your natural gas and electricity services with Alberta Utility Source means easy, pre-authorized debit payments, an accessible and easy-to-use self-serve portal, and access to our friendly team that is always ready to help answer your questions.

Reliable service

There are no physical changes needed to your house, apartment or condo. Your natural gas flows exactly like it does today.

Switching is easy

We make changing providers easy. Alberta Utility Source will take care of the switch from your existing retailer.

Cancel anytime

With Alberta Utility Source, you're never locked into a contract. You can cancel anytime without a penalty with just 10 days' notice.

Just add gas

Want to make managing your utilities simpler? Choosing one energy marketer for your gas and electricity is a way to do just that.

Bundling your natural gas and electricity services with Alberta Utility Source means easy, pre-authorized debit payments, an accessible and easy-to-use self-serve portal, and access to our friendly team that is always ready to help answer your questions.

Reliable service

There are no physical changes needed to your house, apartment or condo. Your natural gas flows exactly like it does today.

Switching is easy

We make changing providers easy. Alberta Utility Source will take care of the switch from your existing retailer.

Cancel anytime

With Alberta Utility Source, you're never locked into a contract. You can cancel anytime without a penalty with just 10 days' notice.

Just add gas

Want to make managing your utilities simpler? Choosing one energy marketer for your gas and electricity is a way to do just that.

Bundling your natural gas and electricity services with Alberta Utility Source means easy, pre-authorized debit payments, an accessible and easy-to-use self-serve portal, and access to our friendly team that is always ready to help answer your questions.

Reliable service

There are no physical changes needed to your house, apartment or condo. Your natural gas flows exactly like it does today.

Switching is easy

We make changing providers easy. Alberta Utility Source will take care of the switch from your existing retailer.

Cancel anytime

With Alberta Utility Source, you're never locked into a contract. You can cancel anytime without a penalty with just 10 days' notice.

Start saving money today

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Start saving money today

SIGN UP NOW